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KDH76
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Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

I can't seem to find a DBT program which is free or bulk billed.

I don't have the money to pay for a private therapist.

I am in Melbourne Australia.

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Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

@KDH76 Great to hear you are reaching out for community support and welcome to the forums 🙂 
Just so you know as per community guidelines other members are unable to give you specific referrals, practitioner names or identifiable information. But I would encourge forum members to share their experience of how they found bulk billed programs. 

Hope this helps 🙂 

-LouLouMagoo 

Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

 

Hi @KDH76 

Welcome to the forum

If you type @ a drop screen box will apeear and that way you you tag us or alternatively if you want to add someone who doesn't appear in the dropbox just type @ and start typing their nane, and then it will appear in the drop box. 

 

There is a service provider in Melbourne that specializes in BPD- here is the link

 

https://www.spectrumbpd.com.au/

 

Hope this helps..

Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

Well thank you much appreciated but I am broke in debt have no money. Was trying to make sure its bulk billed. This has been my problem lately, even my AOD counsellor tried to find me a bulk billing therapist and I got all the referral and mental health plan from GP. Then she knocked me back wouldn't bulk bill. I looked up on sane and it said some public hospitals run DBT programs? The thing is ive been going through these problems for over 4 years, I once had a psychiatrist who bulk billed me for mental health plan diagnosed me etc. She no longer bulk bills though. I want to do the full course of DBT as ive studied it myself and tried to practice it, but that's never going to be as good as a group or individual therapy. Trying to do it yourself can work for minor issues but mine are a little to far gone for that. Thanks for your help anyway mate.

Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

Hi @KDH76 

I currently see a psychologist through my local public hospital (community centre).  I don't pay anything.

I also have enquired with Spectrum in Melbourne about their DBT course.

It's not easy, I understand finding someone that will not charge or bulk bill.  I have found many psychologists don't bulk bill.

wishing yoiu all the best 

 tagging @BPDSurvivor for more info

hi @oceangirl  xxx

Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

Hi @KDH76 ,

 

 Welcome to the forums. The original comprehensive DBT program runs for three years - weekly individual AND group sessions. Many therapists take elements of DBT as part of their practice. 

As you've already done, a mental health care plan is the way to go. This covers about 20 individual sessions (10 + 10 extra due to COVID) and 10 group sessions. It is also good to note that many therapists charge a gap fee on top of this.

 

As @BlueBay  has mentioned, Spectrum offers an 18 month DBT program consisting of weekly individual and groups sessions. This is covered by the government. However, this is a personality disorder specialist clinic, and due to their comprehensive programs, there are VERY few intakes per year. Do you have a case manager? - this may help in supporting you to find adequate support.

 

Other than that, there are very few bulk billed services.

 

BPDSurvivor

Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

Hi there,

mindspot.org.au run some free mental health online programs.

I have  not done any myself but someone who is doing it recommended it.

Best wishes from Melly 

 

 

Re: Im looking for a DBT program which is free or bulk billed

Where are you located? If in Queensland there is some free courses that I know of. One is DBT in it an the other is souly DBT 

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